Short answer: File Articles of Dissolution and Termination with the North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Registration Unit for $20. No formal tax clearance certificate required from the Office of State Tax Commissioner.
We've pulled these figures from the North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Registration Unit's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
How dissolution works in North Dakota
- Get member approval as your operating agreement requires.
- Settle debts, file final tax returns and close accounts. No formal tax clearance certificate required from the Office of State Tax Commissioner.
- File Articles of Dissolution and Termination with the North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Registration Unit and pay $20.
- Cancel your registered agent service and close your EIN account with the IRS.
How North Dakota compares
North Dakota's dissolution filing fee is $20. That's the 15th lowest of 48 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $32.5, so North Dakota comes in $12.5 under it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $20 | 32 of 48 |
| Minnesota | $55 | 13 of 48 |
| Montana | $0 | 41 of 48 |
| South Dakota | $10 | 36 of 48 |
| Iowa | $5 | 39 of 48 |
| Wyoming | $60 | 11 of 48 |
North Dakota fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $50 | annual, November 15 |
| Articles of Dissolution and Termination | $20 |
Dissolving an LLC: North Dakota questions
How do I dissolve an LLC in North Dakota?
File Articles of Dissolution and Termination with the North Dakota Secretary of State, Business Registration Unit ($20). No formal tax clearance certificate required from the Office of State Tax Commissioner.
Do I need tax clearance before dissolving in North Dakota?
No formal tax clearance certificate required from the Office of State Tax Commissioner.
What happens if I just stop filing reports instead of dissolving?
The state may administratively dissolve the LLC, but fees, penalties and tax obligations can keep piling up until then. Strict $50 penalty
How much does it cost to dissolve a North Dakota LLC?
$20 in state fees, plus any final report or tax amounts owed.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.